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Mike Binder

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  • Actor
  • Producer
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Mike Binder at an event for Black or White (2014)
After her much older husband forces a move to a suburban retirement community, Pippa Lee engages in a period of reflection and finds herself heading toward a quiet nervous breakdown
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Mike Binder was born on 2 June 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He is a writer and actor, known for The Comedy Store (2020), Reign Over Me (2007) and The Upside of Anger (2005). He is married to Diane Murphy. They have two children.
BornJune 2, 1958
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BornJune 2, 1958
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    The Comedy Store (2020)
    The Comedy Store
    8.2
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer
    Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler in Reign Over Me (2007)
    Reign Over Me
    7.4
    • Writer
    • 2007
    Kevin Costner, Joan Allen, Alicia Witt, Keri Russell, Erika Christensen, and Evan Rachel Wood in The Upside of Anger (2005)
    The Upside of Anger
    6.8
    • Writer
    • 2005
    Tom Cruise in Minority Report (2002)
    Minority Report
    7.6
    • Leo Crow
    • 2002

    Credits

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    Writer

    • The Comedy Store (2020)
      The Comedy Store
      8.2
      TV Mini Series
      • written by
      • 2020
    • Liev Schreiber in Ray Donovan (2013)
      Ray Donovan
      8.3
      TV Series
      • written by
      • 2016
    • Allison Janney and Anna Faris in Mom (2013)
      Mom
      7.4
      TV Series
      • story by
      • 2014
    • Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, and Jillian Estell in Black or White (2014)
      Black or White
      6.7
      • written by
      • 2014
    • Two Dollar Beer
      4.7
      TV Movie
      • Writer
      • 2009
    • Behind Reign Over Me (2007)
      Behind Reign Over Me
      Video
      • Writer
      • 2007
    • Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler in Reign Over Me (2007)
      Reign Over Me
      7.4
      • written by
      • 2007
    • John Cleese, Gina Gershon, Ben Affleck, and Rebecca Romijn in Man About Town (2006)
      Man About Town
      5.5
      • written by
      • 2006
    • Kevin Costner, Joan Allen, Alicia Witt, Keri Russell, Erika Christensen, and Evan Rachel Wood in The Upside of Anger (2005)
      The Upside of Anger
      6.8
      • written by
      • 2005
    • The Mind of the Married Man (2001)
      The Mind of the Married Man
      7.3
      TV Series
      • written by
      • creator
      • 2001–2002
    • The Search for John Gissing (2001)
      The Search for John Gissing
      6.4
      • written by
      • 2001
    • Colin Firth, Mariel Hemingway, Irène Jacob, and Mike Binder in Fourplay (2001)
      Fourplay
      4.8
      • written by
      • 2001
    • Mariel Hemingway and Mike Binder in The Sex Monster (1999)
      The Sex Monster
      5.1
      • written by
      • 1999
    • Diane Lane, Bill Paxton, Julie Warner, Elizabeth Perkins, Kevin Pollak, Vincent Spano, Matt Craven, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley in Indian Summer (1993)
      Indian Summer
      6.6
      • written by
      • 1993
    • Stephen Baldwin, Josh Charles, Jason Gedrick, David Schwimmer, and Cheryl Pollak in Crossing the Bridge (1992)
      Crossing the Bridge
      6.3
      • written by
      • 1992

    Actor

    • Fran Kranz in Fanboy (2019)
      Fanboy
      6.9
      • Acting Coach
      • 2019
    • Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess in One Day (2011)
      One Day
      7.0
      • Dexter's agent (uncredited)
      • 2011
    • Julianne Moore, Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Alan Arkin, Robin Wright, Monica Bellucci, Maria Bello, and Blake Lively in The Private Lives of Pippa Lee (2009)
      The Private Lives of Pippa Lee
      6.3
      • Sam Shapiro
      • 2009
    • Don Cheadle and Adam Sandler in Reign Over Me (2007)
      Reign Over Me
      7.4
      • Bryan Sugarman
      • 2007
    • Candice Bergen, William Shatner, and James Spader in Boston Legal (2004)
      Boston Legal
      8.5
      TV Series
      • Clarence Nichols
      • 2006
    • John Cleese, Gina Gershon, Ben Affleck, and Rebecca Romijn in Man About Town (2006)
      Man About Town
      5.5
      • Morty
      • 2006
    • Geena Davis and Kyle Secor in Commander in Chief (2005)
      Commander in Chief
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Evan Hutchins
      • 2005
    • The Amateurs (2005)
      The Amateurs
      6.2
      • Andy's Boss
      • 2005
    • Kevin Costner, Joan Allen, Alicia Witt, Keri Russell, Erika Christensen, and Evan Rachel Wood in The Upside of Anger (2005)
      The Upside of Anger
      6.8
      • Adam 'Shep' Goodman
      • 2005
    • The Mind of the Married Man (2001)
      The Mind of the Married Man
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Micky Barnes
      • 2001–2002
    • Tom Cruise in Minority Report (2002)
      Minority Report
      7.6
      • Leo Crow
      • 2002
    • Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
      Curb Your Enthusiasm
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Mike Binder
      • 2001
    • The Search for John Gissing (2001)
      The Search for John Gissing
      6.4
      • Matthew Barnes
      • 2001
    • Colin Firth, Mariel Hemingway, Irène Jacob, and Mike Binder in Fourplay (2001)
      Fourplay
      4.8
      • Ben Greene
      • 2001
    • The Contender (2000)
      The Contender
      6.9
      • Lewis Hollis
      • 2000

    Producer

    • Peter Giles, Luke Jones, Lindsey G. Smith, and Burt Binder in Halfway to Amarillo (2023)
      Halfway to Amarillo
      7.6
      • producer
      • 2023
    • #Cancelholtzman (2023)
      #Cancelholtzman
      8.2
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2023
    • Bill Burr in Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks (2022)
      Bill Burr: Live at Red Rocks
      7.6
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute (2022)
      Dirty Daddy: The Bob Saget Tribute
      6.6
      TV Special
      • producer
      • 2022
    • The Comedy Store (2020)
      The Comedy Store
      8.2
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 2020
    • Liev Schreiber in Ray Donovan (2013)
      Ray Donovan
      8.3
      TV Series
      • co-executive producer
      • 2016
    • Allison Janney and Anna Faris in Mom (2013)
      Mom
      7.4
      TV Series
      • consulting producer
      • 2014–2015
    • Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer, and Jillian Estell in Black or White (2014)
      Black or White
      6.7
      • producer
      • 2014
    • Two Dollar Beer
      4.7
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 2009
    • The Mind of the Married Man (2001)
      The Mind of the Married Man
      7.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2001
    • Coupe de Ville (1990)
      Coupe de Ville
      6.7
      • co-producer
      • 1990
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    The Mind Of The Married Man: Season 1
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    The Mind Of The Married Man: Season 1

    Personal details

    • Official site
      • Website for Keep Calm by Mike Binder
    • Alternative name
      • Michael Binder
    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • June 2, 1958
      • Detroit, Michigan, USA
    • Spouse
      • Diane Murphy? - present (2 children)
    • Other works
      Competed against Bob Dubac in the original Star Search (1983) pilot in the Comedy category.

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Wrote a draft of the screenplay for Liar Liar (1997).
    • Trademarks
        Often appears in the movies he has written or directed playing a small part

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